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FIRE Crossroads 019: When $10 Million is Not Enough
When I was a young attending, I came to the realization that one day, if I kept doing what I … Read more
Jorge Sanchez, MD
Why You Should Never Retire
I recently received an anonymous email from someone who identified themself as a 70+ year-old long-time blog reader who is … Read more
The Radiologist’s Guest House Fiasco: a $300,000 One-Bedroom in the Woods
Often, I share tales of successful investing and real estate ventures. This is not one of those. It’s quite the … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 018: Grossing 7 Figures Annually as a Dentist
It’s an enviable dilemma. How does one retire when the job is so good, pays extraordinarily well, allows for ample … Read more
6 Steps to Hire A Virtual Assistant & Why You Should
Before I had a blog, I wouldn’t have dreamed of hiring a virtual assistant. I’m reluctant to outsource the work … Read more
Working Toward FIRE Made Her Miserable, So She Changed Course
Gwen was one of the first “FIRE people” I met in person, and back in 2016, she was all about … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 017: A Coast FI Physician from the Land Down Under
When I realized I was financially independent and ready to think about winding down my career, I conjured up a … Read more
The 90/10 Rule of Retirement
Are you tired of all these rules yet? It’s starting to seem like personal finance and retirement have more rules … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 016: 42 with a $4.2 Million Net Worth & FatFIRE Plans
This dual-income, one-physician household could retire right now if they really wanted to, but that would require a significant downgrade … Read more
Should Physician Investors Get A Real Estate License?
Dr. Peter Kim wears many hats. Anesthesiologist. Husband and Father. Blogger, podcaster, conference organizer, and course creator. Did you know … Read more
A Hundred Grand Lost On an Employment Contract
The Investment Doc has chosen the road less traveled in recent years. He’s building and growing his own medical practice … Read more
Their Finances After 2 Full Years of FIRE: Up More Than $1 Million
Like me, the FI Heroes left their careers behind in 2019. Also like me, they saw their net worth decline … Read more
Post FI Notes 013: ESI Money Reflects on 5 Years of Early Retirement
You may be more familiar with John from ESI Money as an interview host. I was a guest nearly 5 … Read more
FIRE Crossroads 013: 50 with 5 Years to fatFIRE
They’re nearly 80% of the way to their personal FIRE goal of $2.5 Million. For this couple in a low-cost-of-living … Read more
How to Protect Against Inflation
Rising inflation means I’ll pay more for things, and the money I’ve got parked in a “high-yield” savings account is … Read more
FIRE Starter 009: A Resident in the Red Questions His Career Choice
It gets better. That’s the main message I have for today’s FIRE Starter interviewee. He describes some aspects of life … Read more
FIRE Starter 008: Maxing Out Absolutely Everything
Our featured FIRE Starter is a neurologist, part of a dual-income, no-kids power couple that is making all the right … Read more
5 People Who Reached Financial Independence in Their 30s and Exactly How They Did It
Reaching financial independence in your 30s is no easy task. You’re still building your career, perhaps growing a family, and … Read more
The 4% Rule May Not Work for Early Retirement
This Friday Feature gets deep into the weeds discussing the 4% Rule (of thumb) as a safe withdrawal rate that … Read more
Make Fewer Things Matter: An Epiphany From Cutting A Pineapple
“Nothing Really Matters. Anyone can see. Nothing really matters. Nothing really matters to me.” — Harry Sit, The Finance Buff … Read more